Application for Class 'D' Security Officer License

PLEASE DETACH APPLICATION AND MAIL TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED.

Application For

CLASS "D" SECURITY OFFICER

LICENSE

09/2019

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 493, FLORIDA STATUTES MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

Sections 493.6105, 493.6304, and 493.6406, Florida Statutes (F.S.), in conjunction with Section 119.071(5)(a)2, F.S., mandates that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, obtain Social Security numbers from applicants. Applicant Social Security numbers are maintained and used by the Division of Licensing for identification purposes, to prevent misidentification, and to facilitate the approval process by the Division. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, will not disclose an applicant's Social Security number without consent of the applicant to anyone outside of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, or as required by law. [See Chapter 119, F.S., 15 U.S.C. ss. 1681 et seq., 15 U.S.C. ss. 6801 et seq., 18 U.S.C. ss. 2721 et seq., Pub. L. No. 107-56 (USA Patriot Act of 2001), and Presidential Executive Order 13224.]

TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY DELAYS IN THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION, ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS AND SUBMIT ANY DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT YOUR ELIGIBILITY.

SECTION I APPLICANT INFORMATION

? Must be at least 18 years of age. ? Must be a citizen or legal resident alien of the United States or have been granted authority to work in this country

by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). ? Must provide current RESIDENCE address. A P.O. Box is not considered a residence.

SECTION II MILITARY HISTORY

If you have ever been court-martialed, fined, or disciplined under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) or service regulations, you must provide a complete and accurate account of this matter on a separate sheet of paper and provide copies of all official military documents related to the incident(s).

SECTION III CRIMINAL HISTORY

The Department will deny your application if you: ? have been convicted of a felony in any state or of a crime against the United States, which is designated as a felony, or convicted of an offense in any other state, territory, or country punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year, unless and until Civil Rights have been restored and a period of 10 years has passed since final release from supervision [s.493.6118 (4), F. S.]. Proof of restoration of Civil Rights must be submitted with this application. Questions regarding the procedure for applying for restoration of Civil Rights or restoration of Firearm Rights should be addressed to The Office of Executive Clemency; Florida Commission on Offender Review; 4070 Esplanade Way; Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450, Toll Free 1-800-435-8286; Phone (850) 488-2952. ? are currently serving a suspended sentence on a felony charge or on probation for a felony charge [s.493.6118(4), F. S.].

The Department may deny your application if you: ? have a history of being arrested for crimes of violence and/or found guilty of (or had adjudication withheld for) directly related crimes. This includes, but is not limited to: Trespassing, Breaking and Entering, Burglary, Robbery, Forgery, Criminal Mischief or Theft, Assault, Battery, Stalking, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Battery, Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Murder, Aggravated Stalking, Resisting an Officer with Violence [Section 493.6118(1)(c), Section 493.6118(1)(j), Section 493.6118(3), F.S. Rule 5N-1.114, Florida Administrative Code]. ? have demonstrated a lack of respect for the laws of this state and the nation [Section 493.6118(3), F.S. Rule 5N1.114, Florida Administrative Code]. ? have an outstanding bench warrant or capias [Section 493.6118(3), F.S. Rule 5N-1.114, Florida Administrative Code]. ? are currently in a Pre-Trial Intervention or Deferred Prosecution Program [Section 493.6118(3), F.S. Rule 5N1.114, Florida Administrative Code].

You must provide complete information about your arrest(s) and include certified copies of court dispositions. A determination of your eligibility cannot be made until all documentation is received and a complete criminal history record check has been completed. This process takes 1-3 months.

SECTION IV ALIAS INFORMATION

If you are known by any other name, be sure to include it in this section. This includes nicknames, married names, maiden names, a legal name change, alias names, fictitious names, etc.

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SECTION V PERSONAL HISTORY

a. If you have ever been adjudicated incapacitated (determined by the court to be incapable of taking care of yourself), you must provide a copy of the court document restoring your capacity.

b. If you have ever been involuntarily placed in a treatment facility for the mentally ill under Chapter 394, F. S., or similar laws of another state, you must provide a copy of the court document restoring your competency.

c. If you have ever been diagnosed with a mental illness, you must provide a statement from a psychologist or psychiatrist licensed in Florida attesting that you are not currently suffering from a mental illness that precludes you from performing the duties of an unarmed security officer.

d. If you are currently abusing a controlled substance, you are not eligible for licensure. e. If you have a history of controlled substance abuse, you must provide evidence of successful completion of a

substance abuse rehabilitation program and three letters of reference, one of which should be from your sponsor in the program. f. If you have a history of alcohol abuse, you must provide evidence of successful completion of an alcohol rehabilitation program and three letters of reference, one of which should be from your sponsor in the program.

SECTION VI TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

You must submit proof of successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of professional training provided by a Security Officer School or Training Facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Exceptions: 1. If you are a currently employed law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer certified

by FDLE Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission, a copy of your valid ID card issued by your employing law enforcement agency is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement. 2. If you have successfully completed a training program approved by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for certification as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer, a copy of your certificate of completion is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement. 3. If you qualify for a Class "DI" Security Officer Instructor license under Rule 5N-1.138(1)(e)-(g), Florida Administrative Code, proof of such qualification is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement. 4. Relevant military training or education received and completed during service in the United States Armed Forces.

SECTION VII CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFIED EXEMPTION FROM PUBLIC RECORDS DISCLOSURE

Section 119.071, F.S., excludes from public disclosure specified information such as home addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and photographs pertaining to certain individuals. To determine whether you qualify for an exemption, read the complete text of the law on line at . IF YOU QUALIFY FOR EXEMPTION, answer this question to specify whether you want the statutorily exempt information to be kept from public disclosure. If you do NOT qualify for the exemption, leave it blank.

SECTION VIII CITIZENSHIP

If you are not a U.S. Citizen, you must submit proof of current employment authorization issued by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A COPY of the front and back of one of the following USCIS forms is sufficient: I-551, I-766.

SECTION IX PERSONAL INQUIRY WAIVER AND NOTARIZATION STATEMENT

Do not sign the application until you are in the presence of the Notary Public who will notarize your application.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

? A Class "D" licensee must own or work for a Class "B" Security Agency or Class "BB" or "AB" Branch Office. This does not include a person who is exempt under Section 493.6102, Florida Statutes, but who possesses a Class "D" license solely for the purpose of holding a Class "G" license as an armed proprietary security officer.

? You may begin work as unarmed security officer upon submission of your complete application. If your application is deemed incomplete, a Notice of Errors or Omissions will be sent to you and to your employer. Your employment must be terminated until the problems outlined in the letter are resolved.

? An applicant or licensee is ineligible to reapply for the same class of license for a minimum period of one year following final agency action of denial or revocation of a license. However, this time restriction shall not apply to administrative denials where the basis was either of the following: 1. An inadvertent error or omission on the application or failure to submit required fees; or, 2. The Department was unable to complete the criminal background investigation due to insufficient information from the Department of Law Enforcement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or any other applicable law enforcement agency.

Submit your application to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, Regional Office nearest you - or mail it to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, Post Office Box 5767, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-5767.

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOUR APPLICATION

PROOF OF TRAINING (See Section VI for details.)

PROOF OF WORK AUTHORIZATION (if you are not a U.S. Citizen; See Section VIII for details.)

COLOR PHOTOGRAPH (Refer to Photograph Specifications on following page.)

FINGERPRINT SUBMISSION (Refer to Fingerprint Submission Instructions on following page.)

FEES (paid by check or money order made payable to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.) Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

License Fee:*

$45

Fingerprint Processing Fee:**

$42

Fingerprint Retention Fee**

$10.75

TOTAL FEES REQUIRED

$97.75

*The initial license fee for a veteran, as defined in s. 1.01, shall be waived if he or she applies for a license within 24 months after being discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Forces. An eligible veteran must include a copy of his or her DD Form 214, as issued by the United States Department of Defense, or another acceptable form of identification as specified by the Department of Veterans' Affairs with his or her application in order to obtain a waiver.

**If you are also submitting an application for another class of license under Chapter 493, F.S., at this time, submit only one set of fingerprints and a single fingerprint-processing and retention fee. If you have submitted a set of fingerprints and a fingerprint-processing and retention fee for a license under Chapter 493 within the past six months, no fingerprint submission or fingerprint-processing or retention fee is necessary at this time.

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